Public Relations Officer - Arabic Speaker

Job description / Role

Opportunity

Parsons is the Project Consultant for the construction supervision of a large prestigious infrastructure project in Qatar. The Work scope comprises roads, highway intersections, bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV), ITS, TBM microtunnel works, potable water, sewerage (foul water) drainage, stormwater drainage networks and other utility/services networks.

Position Overview

The Public Relations Officer performs a variety of public relations and liaison functions for the project. He will liaise directly with the general/public and the project stakeholders during the construction of the works. He will respond to all enquiries from the general/public and be involved in resolving conflicts arising from the effects of the construction works on the general/public. He will prepare the media information from the project to be used for the client with different media resources.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and launching of the public relations programme, to include but not limited to the design, print and supply of notices and flyers and other material to inform the public of the commencement of works on site, traffic diversions, lane closures, etc.
• Provide a continued response to inquiries from the general public about the ongoing construction works and be involved in resolving any conflicts resulting from the effects of the construction works on the public.
• Develop a plan to inform the public of the impact and progress of the project works throughout all of its phases of construction.
• Develop appropriate methods of communicating the construction of the project to local business people and residents.
• Periodically prepare communications for the media (Newspapers/TV/Radio and Internet) and other interested parties regarding the progress of the construction work on site to be used by the client.
• Dealing, handling and resolving conflicts, feedbacks, complaints from the public and residents about the project.
• Initiate dialogue with the public, residents, Municipalities etc. on public relation issues as directed by the Senior Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer as applicable.
• Conduct regular visits and ad-hoc visits to residents affected by the construction works and make necessary reports and feedback to the Senior Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer as applicable.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
• Ensure quality goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of quality procedures on the roadworks.

Requirements

• BSc degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field from an internationally recognized accredited University plus a minimum of 5 - 7 years post graduate experience in a similar role
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English both written and spoken skills.
• Must be fully computer literate and able to utilise computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.
• Good knowledge/skilled in digital photography.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.